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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1941

Page

3

Tea Parties Mark Social Calendar

Tea social calendar filled with two afternoon gatherings. Miss Maxine Boegel hosted 80 guests at 1949 First Avenue E from 3 to 5 with lavender pink decor. Out of town guests included Mrs Tyrrel San Leandro and Mrs Skinner Joliet among others. A second tea at 1950 Fourth Avenue SE hosted by Miss Charlotte Trewin and Miss Jeanne Wallace drew 35 guests with Flo and Betty Markey at the punch.

Beverley McPherson Frank Tyrrel San Leandro Calif James Skinner Joliet George Farris Okmulgee Okla Charles Duncan Richmond, Va Jack Andrews Peoria, Ill Inez Murray Los Angeles Harold R. Trewin Fourth Avenue SE Charlotte Trewin Jeanne Wallace Flo Betty Markey

Hendersons Attend Minneapolis Wedding

Mr and Mrs Herbert Henderson of 1815 Third Avenue SE plan a trip to Minneapolis for the bridal dinner and wedding of their sister Miss Sara Henderson to Howard Rudolph of Atlantic. The ceremony will be at the bride’s sister Mrs West Stotts home. Sara is Grinnell graduate and Rudolph is an Iowa alumnus and lawyer in Atlantic.

Herbert Henderson Third Avenue SE Henderson Sara Henderson Howard Rudolph Atlantic Minneapolis West Stotts Miss Henderson Grinnell College Rudolph University of Iowa Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity

Miss Tamar Meister Heads to Beta Xi Delta Convention

Miss Tamar Meister daughter of Mr and Mrs R H Meister of 361 Forest Drive SE leaves Thursday for Chicago to catch a special train to Denver. She will attend the Alpha Xi Delta national convention at Troutdale in the Pines Colorado staying a week. Miss Meister is president of Beta Zeta chapter at Lake Forest College Illinois.

Tamar Meister R. H. Meister Forest Drive Chicago Denver Alpha Xi Delta Sorority Troutdale the Pines Colo Miss Meister Beta Zeta Lake Forest College Lake Forest Ill

Miss Siebke Returns From Kansas City Visit

Miss Marilyn Siebke daughter of Mr and Mrs G J Siebke of 2025 Blake boulevard SE returned Wednesday evening from Kansas City where she spent a week with Monticello college friend Miss Jane Bulkley. She was met in Des Moines by her parents who accompanied her home.

Marilyn Siebke G. J. Siebke Blake Boulevard Kansas City Monticello College Jane Bulkley Des Moines

Mrs Bachelder Hosts Ohio Visitor At Dinner

Mrs. George L. Bachelder entertained at her home 1323 Avenue NE Thursday afternoon and complimented Mrs. Ernest Dietrich of Akron Ohio, guest of her sister Dr Florence Johnston. Joining the courtesy were Dr Johnston Miss Frances Prescott Mrs Haven Y Simmons and Mrs Robert C Toms.

George L. Bachelder B Avenue NE Ernest Dietrich Akron Ohio Florence Johnston Fifth Avenue SE Johnston Frances Prescott Haven Y. Simmons Robert C. Toms

Miss Blaise Honors Miss Gage At Supper

Honoring Miss Louise Gage who is leaving for St Charles Missouri, Miss Betsy Blaise hosts a picnic supper Thursday evening at 2240 Country Club Parkway. Guests include Misses Martha Lou Smith Diane Marshall Betty Ford Charys Lenzen Jane Bell Mary Shaffer Georganne Dunshee Kathryn Barngrover and Kathleen Safely.

Louise Gage St. Charles Betsy Blaise Country Club Parkway Martha Lou Smith Diane Marshall Betty Ford Charys Lenzen Jane Bell Mary Shaffer Georganne Dunshee Kathryn Barngrover Katharine

Doubraskys and Wests Return From Fishing Trip

Mr and Mrs A W Doubrasky of Washington avenue SE returned Tuesday night from a fishing trip to White Fish lake Minnesota. Accompanying them were Mr Burgess West and H R Mott of Columbus Georgia. Weekend guests will be Mr and Mrs J M Critton of Madison Wisconsin arriving Friday.

A. W. Doubrasky Washington Avenue White Fish Lake Minn Burgess West Linden Drive H. R. Mott Columbus Doubraskys J. M. Critton Madison Wis

Huttons and companions visiting in Billings and Lincoln

Mr and Mrs George J Hutton of Billings Montana Miss Mary Hutton and Miss Ruth Anderson of Lincoln Nebraska are guests in the home of Mr and Mrs R R Williamson 1715 Washington avenue SE The Huttons are en route to Minneapolis on business and the two Misses will attend summer school at Madison Wisconsin

George J. Hutton Billings, Mont Mary Hutton Ruth Anderson Lincoln, Neb R. R. Williamson Washington Avenue Hutton Minneapolis Anderson Madison, Wis

Miss Peggy Welch Visits in Illinois

Miss Peggy Welch daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank C Welch left Thursday morning for Richmond Illinois to spend a few days as the guest of her aunt Mrs W B Gordon She was accompanied to Richmond by her mother.

Peggy Welch Frank C. Welch First Avenue Road Richmond Ill W. B. Gordon

John and Amy Celebrate Five Years of Marriage

John and Amy have made a success of it and are happily married after five years. Their friends note they are not shy about mentioning relatives.

John Amy

Edward Compton Visit Ends in Fort Worth Guests Depart

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Compton of Fort Worth Texas left after visiting relatives in the area. Their hosts included Mr. and Mrs. Joseph W. Stenner at 359 Garden drive SE and a steak fry with the Lawrences and a supper at the Ox-Yoke Inn hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Walter Schultz.

Edward Compton Fort Worth Tex Mr. Compton Joseph W. Stenner Mr. Stenner Garden Drive

Erskines Return from California Trip

Dr and Mrs A W Erskine of 1430 Second Avenue Southeast arrived home Wednesday after a two week visit to Colfax California.

A. W. Erskine Second Avenue SE Colfax Calif

Bridge Tea At 1100 First Avenue East Home

Miss Lelia Johnson hosted her bridge club at her home on Thursday noon. Out of town guest Mrs. Frances Mitchell of Chicago attended.

Lelia Johnson First Avenue E Frances Mitchell Chicago

Rose Family Returns Home From Visit in Albuquerque

Mr and Mrs Warren Rose and children Martha and Morris have returned to their Albuquerque New Mexico home after four weeks with Mr and Mrs W M Rose at 203 Thirty fourth street drive SE.

Mrs. Warren Rose Martha Morris Albuquerque N. M Mr. Rose Mrs. W. M. Rose Thirty-fourth Street Drive

Women of the Moose hold meeting for officers Friday

The Women of the Moose will meet at 7 30 p m Friday for executive and appointed officers and committee chairmen at the home of Mrs. Bessie Berkla 1628 Eighth Avenue SE. If unable to attend members should call 7578.

Women of the Moose Bessie Berkla Eighth Avenue SE

Piedlau Visits Mother From Camp Bowie Texas

Private Edward J. Piedlau arrives at his mother Mrs. Mary Piedlau at 822 First Avenue West for a weekend visit from Camp Bowie Texas. He plans to stay through Saturday night.

Edward J. Piedlau Camp Bowie Tex Mary Piedlau First Avenue

Courtesies Honor City's Brides-Elect

Social events honor brides elect with gatherings across the city. Notables include Dr. and Mrs. Beardsley hosting a buffet for Miss Ann Winslow and Kenneth H. Bastian, along with 22 guests. Other teas and luncheons feature Miss Doris Young, Miss Zona Hill, and others in honor of local brides elect.

David E. Beardsley Linden Drive Elliott A. Cobb Iowa City Beardsley Ann Winslow Kenneth H. Bastian Davenport A. Bryce Stearns Denver Joyce Palmer William R. Fuller New York City Nelson F. E. Young R. Vander Voort Darwin Larson John Parkis Louise Grange Donald Reid Zona Hill T. Cyril Noon

Alma Turecek and Ignatius Lana Wed in Swisher

Miss Alma Turecek daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Turecek of Swisher married Ignatius Lana son of Frank Lana at St Wenceslaus church Swisher Monday at 9 am The Rev Joseph A Surovy officiated The bride wore white satin with lace veil Easter lilies attended by maid of honor Miss Irene Turecek Best man was Frank Lana ring bearer Clair Davis Swisher flower girl Shirley Turecek The couple plans to reside in Moline Illinois after a wedding dinner and dance with families

Alma Turecek Edward Turecek Swisher Ignatius Lana Frank Lana Hayes Street Joseph A. Surovy St. Wenceslaus Church Irene Turecek Lana Frank Shirley Turecek Clair Davis Shueyville High School Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls Grant High School Moline St. John's Lutheran Church Homestead Ida Walter F. Walter Walter Detlefsen C. G. Detlefsen Seventh Avenue SW Otto Beer A. L. Walter F. H. Wolter Esther Wolter Betty Wolter Ada Dethlefsen Paul Detlefsen Kenneth Edward Euken Florence Lois Wolter Mrs. Wolter

Margaret Neal Presents Pupils In Piano Recital

Miss Margaret Neal will host a piano recital at her home on Thursday at 7 30 p m featuring her pupils. The program includes Duet The Sleigh Ride and works by Dvorak Boccherini Massenet Grieg Rheinberger and others performed by Dorothy Virginia Victorine Kathryn Simitz and others.

Margaret Neal C Avenue NE Walter Dorothy Virginia Victorine Dvorak Groton Ea Carter Betty Jean Dahl Sree Lavaliee Massenet Beethoven Dorothy Victorine Birchings Grieg Rheinberger Kathryn Simitz Johnson Dorothy Virginia’ Victorine

Mary Bowne Receives Master’s Degree in Wisconsin

Miss Mary Bowne returns to Cedar Rapids after earning a master of science in physical education from the University of Wisconsin at Madison. She is accompanied by her parents Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Bowne and by Miss Patricia Bowne who traveled to Madison for the ceremony.

Mary Bowne Cedar Rapids University of Wisconsin A. G. Bowne Avenue NE Patricia Bowne Madison

Doctor Helebrant Heads North for Vacation and Fishing

Dr S A Helebrant of 829 First avenue E left Thursday morning for a two week vacation and fishing trip to Alexandria Minnesota. En route he will stop in Austin Minnesota to visit his father and sister.

S. A. Helebrant First Avenue E Alexandria Minn Austin

Miss White Heads to Wisconsin Joy Camp This Summer

Miss Dorothea White, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Vern C. White of 623 Third Avenue SW, left Wednesday morning for Hazelhurst, Wisconsin, to spend the summer at Joy camps.

Dorothea White Vern C. White Third Avenue Hazelhurst Wis

Mrs William Vesely Hosts Neighborhood Club Meet

Mrs William Vesely of 1637 Wildwood Drive NE entertained her club Thursday afternoon at her home. Out-of-town guest Mrs J A Stands of Sioux City attended the gathering.

William Vesely Wildwood Drive J. A. Stands Sioux City

Miss Muriel Bruce Elected Acting President of Mounted Patrol

Miss Muriel Bruce was elected acting president of the Women's Mounted Patrol at a barbecue supper on Rollie Long's farm. Members voted to hold monthly meetings on the last Wednesday each month through summer, with July 30 in Bever Park at 7 p.m. a hay rack ride and marshmallow roast to follow the business meeting. reservations to Miss Bruce.

Muriel Bruce Women's Mounted Patrol Rollie Long Bever Park Miss Bruce

Corporal Mike Risk Visits Parents on Eight Day Leave

Corporal Mike Risk arrived Tuesday for a visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Risk, 700 Sixth Street SE. He is on eight day leave from Camp Claiborne, La.

Mike Risk W. A. Risk Sixth Street Camp Claiborne

Miss Margaret Shafer Visiting Miss Holsinger

Miss Margaret Ruth Shafer at 1030 Tenth Street NW spends this week as the guest of Miss Arlene Holsinger of Toddville.

Margaret Ruth Shafer Tenth Street Arlene Holsinger Toddville

Pivoteers Hold Annual Breakfast at SBever Park

The Pivoteers held their annual breakfast Sunday morning at the SBever park pavilion. Attendees included Mesdames Ben Drahovzal Jerry Drahovzal Ed Kuba Wendl Lippert Frank Brejcha and Misses Martha Zemlicka Erma Hradecky Mary Ann Kralik Libbie Holecek Lillian Samek Bea Fiesler Emilka Cuhel and Mary Ann Machacek. Breakfast committee members were Miss Maxine Bendorf and Mesdames Emil Bozanek and Robert Vanous.

Sbever Park Ben Drahovzal Jerry Drahovzal Ed Kuba Wendl Lippert Frank Brejcha Martha Zemlicka Erma Hradecky Mary Ann Kralik Libbie Holecek Lillian Samek Bea Fiesler Emilka Cuhel Mary Ann Machacek Maxine Bendorf Emil Bozanek Robert Vanous

Mrs Briggs Hosts Dessert Luncheon With Bridge Prizes

Members of the H. E. card club met at 1224 Second Avenue SE Wednesday for a dessert luncheon hosted by Mrs. Charles Briggs. Bridge prizes were awarded to Mesdames Emma Briggs Edna Cook and Edith Wendell.

H. E. Card Club Charles Briggs Second Avenue SE Emma Briggs Edna Cook Edith Wendell

Mrs. Olive Tower Reelected Shakespeare Club President

Mrs. Olive Tower was reelected president of the Monday Shakespeare Club at a luncheon at the Mary Ann Tea room. Off icers for next year include Mrs. Cuthbert Smith and others. meetings resume in September with study of King Richard II.

Olive Tower Monday Shakespeare Club Mary Ann Cuthbert Smith F. G. Ladd Lucille Maresh H. Ly. Manville C.H. Brittin Smith Ladd

Ruth Moon Leaves for National Alumni Secretaries Convention

Miss Ruth Moon, college alumni secretary, departed Tuesday for Atlantic City New Jersey to attend the national convention of alumni secretaries.

Miss Ruth Moon Ruth Moon Tne College Atlantic City N. J

Picnic Supper Club Hosts Wiener Roast at Finson Home

Sunday evening Floyd and Rachel Finson hosted a picnic supper club at their home 719 Dairy Dale road SE assisted by Mr and Mrs Clifford Teeple. They honored Miss Mildred Wise and her fiance Leonard Cline of Davenport. The couple received a club gift and the evening ended with croquet.

Floyd Rachel Finson Clifford Teeple Dairy Dale Road Mildred Wise Leonard Cline Davenport

Miss Wolter Weds Walter Detlefsen in Homestead

Miss Ida Wolter and Walter Detlefsen were married in a double ring ceremony at St. John's Lutheran church Homestead. Rev Otto Beer officiated with vows, reception and bridal party details noted. Seventy guests attended in a cordial local nuptial setting.

Wedding Reception at Parents' Home Post-Ceremony

A couple attended a wedding reception at the bride’s parents’ home after the ceremony and were later at their residence located at 946 Sixteenth Avenue SW.

Sixeteenth Avenue

Bicycle Caravan Sets Sail From YWCA Saturday

A bicycle caravan will depart the Y M C A on Saturday at 2 p.m. for a community ride. Organizers invite participants to join the event and enjoy a scenic route through the city.

Balks Over Ellis Park Parking Bill Dispute

A $90.48 bill for a new Ellis Park parking lot faced opposition from Park Commissioner Ed Stefan who argued the park department did not need the lot and that funds should not come from his department. Finance Commissioner Burgos resolved the stalemate by approving payment from the contingent fund with a cautionary note. A second $59.68 bill for Ellis Lane improvements, also tied to the parking project, was paid by Stefan's department.

Ellis Park Dave Williams Streets Department Ed Stefan Stefan L. D. Burgos Williams Ellis Lane

Palomar Telescope Aims to Build Giant Fly Vision

A NASA style project envisions the 200 inch Palomar telescope in California focusing on a distant fly to render its eyes distinguishable. The plan highlights the telescope’s resolving power and potential for minute detail in celestial observation.

Palomar California

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Colorado Miss Siebke Mrs. Bachelder Miss Blaise Miss Gage R. R. Williamsons Illinois AUNT Edward Comptons Erskines Entertains Bridge Club Warren Rose Piedlau DR. Helebrant Miss White Wisconsin Women’s Mounted Patrol Miss Shafer Mrs. Briggs Picnic Supper Club John E. Lapes DIAL Siebke & Taylor Second Avenue Hutchinson's Ice-Cream Hutchinson Our Hutchinsons Miss Wolter Bicycle Caravan Viene Cahiphacs Wey Pest Aio Ae Apie Louis Geiger Seersucker Suits the Killian Company Doty Setardaye Yaim
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